Answers about the test, the process, your results and the NHS.
No. It only needs a urine sample, collected at home.
No. It looks for DNA changes in cells shed by a tumour, not for genes you were born with.
GALEAS Bladder is made by Nonacus, a UK company, and was developed with the University of Birmingham. It is UKCA marked.
It has been validated in people with blood in the urine. It is not validated for screening people without symptoms.
£849. This includes a consultation with a Northwest Health doctor, the GALEAS Bladder test, shipping, and a follow-up to explain your result and agree next steps.
Use the Book button on any page. It takes you to our secure Northwest Health booking system.
Much of the service can be completed from home. We are based in Bamber Bridge, Preston, if you would like to see us in person.
A Northwest Health doctor reviews your result. With your consent we can share it with your GP or a specialist.
Possibly. A positive result needs confirming, usually by cystoscopy. After a negative result your doctor will consider your symptoms and risk factors before deciding whether more tests are needed.
No. Keep any NHS appointment you have been given and discuss the result with your GP or specialist.
No. It looks for bladder cancer only. Other causes of blood in the urine need separate assessment.
Some NHS trusts are adopting GALEAS Bladder in their haematuria pathways, with wider rollout planned. Availability depends on where you live. Our service is a private option.
Choose a time online. If you are unsure whether the test suits you, a Northwest Health doctor can advise.